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Proper nouns



Proper nouns are names for particular people, places or things. They always begin with a capital letter.


Your own name and the names of your friends are proper
nouns too.

Here are some more names
of people:
Ali Baba
Florence Nightingale
Derek Jeter
Pauline
Johnny Depp
Patrick
Harry Potter
Pinocchio
Robin Hood

 The names of the boys and girls are Proper Nouns and should be capitalized
Kayley                              
Princesa                        
Michaela
Nicole
Ellie
Makenzie
Ugne
Audree
Madison
Jessica
Marina
Serena
Kunhee
Kiernan
John
Skyler
Kerolos
Tyler
Ian
David
Phillip
Kona

The names of the teachers and principals are Proper Nouns and should be capitalized

Mrs. Lesh
Miss. McNutt
Mrs. Parent
Mrs. Sharp
Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Zollman
Mrs. Turner
Mrs. Fagen

The NAMES of the days and months are Proper Nouns and should be capitalized

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

The names of festivals, some special events and holidays are proper nouns, too.
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, New Years Eve, Valentine’s Day Mother’s Day,Memorial Day April Fool’s Day,Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day,Independence Day, St. Patrick’s Day.

The NAMES of the cities and states are Proper Nouns and should be capitalized.

Indianapolis
Carmel
Westfield
Chicago
San Diego
Detroit
Orlando
Boston

Indiana
New York
Florida
Ohio
Illinois
California
Texas

The names of countries and their people are also
proper nouns.

Country               People
America              Americans
Korea                 Koreans
Egypt                 Egyptians
Malaysia             Malaysians
India                   Indians
Pakistan             Pakistanis
Italy                    Italians
France                the French
Japan the           Japanese
Thailand             Thais

The names of towns, cities, buildings and landmarks
are proper nouns.
Bangkok, New Delhi,London, Denver, the Grand Canyon,
New York, Central Park, the Leaning Tower of Pisa,
Paris, the Eiffel Tower, Brooklyn Bridge,
Beijing, Big Ben, Pike’s Peak.

The names of mountains, seas, rivers and lakes are
proper nouns.
Lake Michigan,
the Alps, the Himalayas,
the Dead Sea, the Pacific Ocean,
Mount Fuji, the Yellow River.

The NAME of a singer is proper noun.
Justin Bieber.

The NAME of a movie is proper noun.
Finding Nemo.

 The NAME of an author is proper noun.
Eric Carle.
The NAME of a book is proper noun.
Harry Potter.
The NAME of a song is prper noun.
Never Say Never.

Examples:-
Nicole is very smart.
Nicole is a Proper Noun and names the girl.  We capitalize her name.
Phillip went to see the doctor.
We now know that Phillip is the boy who went to see the doctor.  Phillip NAMES the boy.  We capitalize his name.
Dr.
Mrs.
Miss.
Mr.
Ms.
Aunt
Uncle
Those are all titles.  They help us identify a person and are also Proper Nouns.
Examples:-
When I get a shot dr. harrisalways give me a sucker.
Dr. Harris is a title and should be capitalized because he
names a doctor.  
My aunt amy gives the best presents.
Who is amy?
She is your Aunt—Aunt is her title and you capitalize all titles!
My Aunt Amy gives the best presents.

She is your Aunt—Aunt is her title and you capitalize all titles!
Exercise 1
Underline the proper nouns in the following
sentences.
1. July is often the hottest month in summer.
2. One day Ali Baba saw the forty thieves hiding in a
cave.
3. Shawn and Ashley are going to the beach for a swim.
4. Mr. Lee is reading a book.
5. “I am your fairy godmother,” said the old woman to
Cinderella.
6. Uncle Mike is a lawyer.
7. Next Tuesday is a public holiday.
8. Many children enjoyed the movie Lion King.
Exercise 2
Underline the nouns that should be capitalized. Circle the
nouns that should not be capitalized.
1. Robert louis Stevenson wrote treasure island.
2. The Capital of illinois is Springfield.
3. My Friends and I prefer Glittergums toothpaste.
4. Their Family visited Yellowstone national Park.
5. Juan and maria attend kennedy Middle school.
6. We had a Surprise Party for aunt Helen.
7. Spring and Fall are my favorite Seasons.
8. The Manager scolded his lazy Employees.







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